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Currently reading: Best American Mystery Stories edited by Lee Child and Otto Penzler. AARGH!
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There may be ennui, but there is also resentment --- and active hatred. Or could it be that some of us are just having ... fun?
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Currently reading: Best American Mystery Stories edited by Lee Child and Otto Penzler. AARGH!
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There may be ennui, but there is also resentment --- and active hatred. Or could it be that some of us are just having ... fun? Unlikely since numan has already made an objective detiminatiuon that americans are lacking in humor
"It's not a lie if you believe it." -- George Costanza
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves. --Bertrand Russel
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So, presumably, after receiving a formal education in America and being employed by American organizations that gave you a pension, you ran away to Canada in order to bring about a better America. I wish my fellow man (and woman) well, but I am not suicidal. I see little point in standing shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity with those who are determined to destroy themselves. "It is not reasonable that a wise man should hazard himself for his country,
and endanger wisdom for a set of fools." --- Theodorus of Cyrene Moreover, I have, much more than most Americans, opposed corrupt power, and put my life and happiness into jeopardy. Now, in my sunset years, I think it is the responsibility of younger people to pick up the torch. I have only words left to contribute. I understand your remarks, and where they are coming from, but they are unjust. A wise man suspends judgment until he has all the facts. Numan, I believe you are confusing "resentment" with "ennui." There may be ennui, but there is also resentment --- and active hatred. There is no hemlock here. Tell that to Martin Luther King. . 
sure, you can talk to god, but if you don't listen then what's the use? so, onward through the fog!
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Thank you for your sympathy --- and lack of resentment. .
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After reading what you wrote Numan, I strongly urge the purchase of a mirror. Why would I need a mirror, when I have you? .
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Thank you for your sympathy --- and lack of resentment. . well, at least you get that i have no resentment. but pity would be more like it numan. and numan, pause for a moment and think about this board. do you really think you are not on a board with people of the world? most of us, as i have come to know many over the years, have much experience in the world outside the u.s. and most of us are not the type to bleed red white and blue. however, we do possess the ability to see beauty beyond the scars and the grime that is accumulated by any culture. for better or worse, i have never looked upon us as an exclusive entity in the world. rather we are a part of a whole. and whole of course is the human race. and for all of humanity's foibles, downfalls and shortcomings, we are capable of great beauty, compassion and despite the obvious trend toward destruction, there are still many both in this nation and throughout the world who work toward overcoming those shortcomings both in ourselves and the human race. if you cannot see that, the violin that plays is an expression of my pity, not sympathy. and yes, i did get the sarcasm in your post. your sarcasm is difficult to miss.
sure, you can talk to god, but if you don't listen then what's the use? so, onward through the fog!
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Moreover, I have, much more than most Americans, opposed corrupt power, and put my life and happiness into jeopardy. Now, in my sunset years, I think it is the responsibility of younger people to pick up the torch. I have only words left to contribute. Then perhaps what we see amply demonstrated in your words here is the bitterness of your own experience rather than true objectivity. A wise man suspends judgment until he has all the facts. Indeed.
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As to why I do what I do: I am an American who actually wants a better America --- as opposed to all those who merely profess, amid the rockets red glare and flags waving in air, to love their country. I hope, perhaps vainly, that some people will wake up to the true condition of their society before it is too late Bold is mine. Why??? And how will spending time on RR...with its preponderant population of senior citizens...be productive in effecting that end? Methinks posting on a predominantly youthful board would be far more profitable. Old dogs can learn new tricks, but may not want to. Personally, I find beauty in what I find beauty in; it may not be what amazes or delights you, but why should that be my...or anyone else's...concern? ![[Linked Image from smileyshut.com]](http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/new/Thinking/thinking-018.gif)
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